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Brno MotoGP: Crutchlow scores stunning maiden win

Cal Crutchlow won his first-ever MotoGP race at Brno following an inspired tyre choice that allowed him to surge through the field from 10th on the grid on a wet track. Rain before the start meant everyone started on wet rubber, and the selection of hard tyres turned out to be crucial. Crutchlow opted for hards front and rear, and his decision was proved inspired. He carved his way to the front in the second half of the race, and beat Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi – who chose a hard rear and soft front – by over 7s. Marc Marquez was a solid third on his factory Honda. The early stages were a Ducati benefit, but when Andrea Dovizioso’s front tyre appeared to delaminate it sparked a fall...
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